Dvt

Hi guys last two days I’ve notice I have really bad pain in the back of my left calf I’m worrying that it maybe a blood clot I have no swelling and it’s not red where it hurts but it is a lot of pain I’ve tried to contact my midwife but she hasn’t been replying and my gp said to contact her , I’m really worrying now as I don’t want it to effect my baby when I’ve gotten this far in pregnancy after my last loss , could it be dvt or just a bad muscle

Try not to worry, I've had a slight flare up of sciatica this week. It starts in my hip and travels down the back of my leg and calf. Its not too bad at the moment but the pain is more prominent in my calf than anywhere else.

Definitely get yourself checked out though, I'm just trying to reassure that it might be a nerve pain rather than anything too sinister. Good luck. X

Try not to worry, I've had a slight flare up of sciatica this week. It st...

Posted
18/04/2018

Try not to worry, I've had a slight flare up of sciatica this week. It starts in my hip and travels down the back of my leg and calf. Its not too bad at the moment but the pain is more prominent in my calf than anywhere else.

Definitely get yourself checked out though, I'm just trying to reassure that it might be a nerve pain rather than anything too sinister. Good luck. X

From what I’ve read dvt doesn’t effect the baby but I’ve been worrying so much , thank you for the advise I’m waiting on a gp call now xx

I’m currently on Clexane injections for previous blood clots (lungs)
If it is a blood clot bits can break off and travel through the blood stream. Not something you want to ignore so best to rule it out.

Try ringing 111 and seeing if they can get you an emergency appointment

I’m currently on Clexane injections for previous blood clots (lungs)
If it...

Posted
18/04/2018

I’m currently on Clexane injections for previous blood clots (lungs)
If it is a blood clot bits can break off and travel through the blood stream. Not something you want to ignore so best to rule it out.
Try ringing 111 and seeing if they can get you an emergency appointment

I went to the gp they said they don’t think it’s dvt but to keep an eye on it for 24 hours see if my leg changes colour and swells more if it does then I’ll need a scan on it but she thinks it’s just a pulled muscle

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